Wow, this is very cool — check out the March 25 American Idol video clip of David Cook singing 1983’s “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson.

Randy said he’s the most original contestant, said he might be the one to win; Paula said he was brilliant; Simon said it was amazing. I have to agree.

David Cook sang “Daytripper” by The Beatles in this March 18 American Idol video clip.

Randy said it was another solid performance; Paula said he’s ready to sell records; Simon said he looked smug and said he’s lost his element of surprise.

David Cook sang “Eleanor Rigby” by The Beatles in this March 11 American Idol top 12 video clip.

Randy said it was rockin’; Paula said he was fantastic; Simon thought it was brilliant.

Here are the top 12 finalists for American Idol. Place your bets… who do you think will make it to the end?

Here it is, folks, the top 12 American Idol finalists competing for the AI crown:

• David Cook
• David Archuleta
• Jason Castro
• Brooke White
• Syesha Mercado
• David Hernandez
• Michael Johns
• Ramiele Malubay
• Carly Smithson
• Amanda Overmyer
• Kristy Lee Cook
• Chikezie

In this “American Idol” video clip, David Cook sings “Hello” by Lionel Richie. It was kind of cool, right?

Randy thought it was brilliant; Paula thought it was fabulous; Simon thought it was brave and loved it.